River Oaks Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579 · Horry 01
#180 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#13800 of 50,301 nationally
About River Oaks Elementary
River Oaks Elementary is a public elementary located in Myrtle Beach, in the Horry 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,426 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 180th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,426.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; River Oaks Elementary ranks 15th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for River Oaks Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near River Oaks Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ten Oaks Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students · 1.1 km away
Ocean Bay Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 3.4 km away
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students · 3.6 km away
Myrtle Beach High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students · 4.2 km away
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students · 4.2 km away
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,066 students · 4.4 km away
Myrtle Beach Primary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
710 students · 4.4 km away
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
555 students · 4.5 km away
Myrtle Beach Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students · 4.9 km away
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students
Woodland Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,293 students
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students
Muller Road Middle
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,242 students
Whitesville Elementary
Moncks Corner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,239 students
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,621 students
Frequently asked questions
Is River Oaks Elementary a good school?
River Oaks Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #180 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does River Oaks Elementary rank in South Carolina?
River Oaks Elementary ranks #180 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #13800 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary?
River Oaks Elementary had 1,426 students in 2025.
Is River Oaks Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
River Oaks Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near River Oaks Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of River Oaks Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.